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Where are you from? |
GENOA, ITALY |
Current P.R. |
3.59.05 |
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Typical pace |
6.45 min/km |
Number of marathons |
30 and going |
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Occupation |
EMPLOYEE |
Favorite marathon |
FLORENCE |
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Hobbies |
HORSERIDING, CLIMBING, RUNNING, TRAILRUNNING |
Favorite Running Food |
Enervit Carbo Tabs |
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What are you reading now? |
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN BIOGRAPHY |
Who do you train with? |
PABLO BARNES & VIRGINIA OLIVIERI – BARNES TRAIL & ROAD TEAM |
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Personal goals |
Completing the UTMB 80km Lavaredo Ultra Trail, in 2026 |
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A quotation you like… |
LIVE, LOVE, RUN..; If you can dream it, you can do it
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Why do you run?
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I run as therapy for my body, mind and soul. I was I love trailrunning, as it makes me feel deeply connected with nature, and give me the opportunity to reach and see some awesome locations I would had never been to, otherwise. Moreover, I love running as a pacer, in marathon and half Marathon, to help people reach their goal, in the best conditions, and a huge smile on their face. Being a pacer is more than running, is a mission, is something coming from the bottom of my heart, and gave me the chance to meet some incredible persons. |
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Describe your best marathon memory.
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Florence Marathon 2011, my first Marathon in life, with no training at all, just a lot of enthusiasm, helped by great pacers, closed in 4h and 25’, with a huge pair of bunny hears on my head; Valencia Marathon 2024, the 1st after abad injury to my left leg, closed with minimum training in 4h 27’, dressed up as Wonder Woman; Run Rome the Marathon 2025, as official pacer of the World Pacing Team, as team leader with Julia K.Garling, and Paul Hogan: such an incredible experience. |
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Why do you pace?
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I pace as I love helping runners, especially beginners, to achieve their goal to become a Marathon Runner: I remember how pacers in Florence helped me to complete my first marathon, and since then, I promised myself I would train and run at my best to become a good pacer, in the future. The smile, tears of joy of people I helped to finish their marathon is much more than a medal, or a PB to me. |
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Tell us your best pacing experience.
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Venice Marathon 2022, my first official Marathon as a pacer, together with Gary Dixon, a fantastic person who taught me a lot on pacing, though enjoying our trip towards Venice, and of course, Run Rome The Marathon 2025, something I truly dreamt of for many years, it was just my best dream come true. |
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Why should someone run in your pace group?
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Because we guarantee a constant pace, useful suggestions on how to run and face difficulties connected with the route, weather conditions, physical needs; and at the same time, we guarantee fun, smiles, motivation and few hours of good time to spend together running for our goal. |
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Any tips for runners about to join your group?
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Don’t miss the chance to run comfortably, having fun and an experienced assistance, and to complete a fantastic journey towards your deserved medal! |
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Anything else you’d like to share? |
There is nothing stronger than our dreams: If you can dream of it, you can DO it. Never Give up, keep your best smile on your face: Think, believe, dream and dare! |
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What philanthropic activities do you have? |
I am part of AISM, fighting against Multiple Sclerosis (I have been diagnosed MS in 2012, during pregnancy, and since then I have been part strongly connected with this association. Moreover, I support Alzhaimer Marathon, an event dealing with this disease, and we promote events to raise funds for people struggling to fight the Alzhaimer
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